as if i need another hobby

It's still just a beginning....but I think I'm hooked. The process. The materials.

Not to mention the wine, and the good music in the background, and the time with two people I love to be with.

More pictures when I have a little more to show for myself....

Comments

[dottycookie]

I used to weave before I had children, and I loved every minute of it. I'm about to take a refresher willow weaving class and I can't wait. I'm glad you're enjoying it too. Such a hugely satisfying pastime.

[Heather]

I would love to learn to weave. Of course, I would also like to learn to spin and a whole host of other things. I am not sure I have time for any more hobbies either. I am glad though that you took the time to pursue it. Your project looks great.

[mommycoddle]

learning to weave is on my list, too! I even have a spinning wheel that was handed down to me from my grandmother. now i just need to find someone patient enough to teach me. :)

[mommycoddle]

it is so satisfying. it's a bit like knitting--the weaving, watching tension, sort of methodical. i'm really enjoying it.

[jessica]

I've been wanting to weave baskets since we took a family trip to the YMCA of the Rockies and I walked through the arts and crafts center-- it was basket weaving heaven. I have plans for a mama only getaway this spring or summer to sit in that place, look out the gigantic windows at the pristine mountains, and weave myself a basket or two.

[Sarah]

My mom and I took a class in this when I was about 10. What good memories. I have not done in so long, but I know my girls will love it when they are bigger!

[mary]

that looks really fun (something my 2 girls might like to try) Are you taking the class at a shop? I'm no expert in spinning, but I could get you started. Let me know, and let me know about that basket weaving if it's at a shop - you can email me at [email protected]

[Sara]

It looks like a lot of fun. Maybe someday, when I finish all my other craft supplies up (as in - maybe in 50 years!) I could try my hand at it. :)

[mama-pan]

baskets!! don't feel bad--it's so useful; think of all the new storage you will have for all your other hobbies :-) I took a basketweaving camp class one summer in middle school. my friends and I were old enough to feel ironic about it and did it as a joke (aren't all middle schoolers ironic?), but I still have and use several of my creations.

[Carlie]

Oh basketry! I loved it when I did some in highschool and junior high with my 4-H club. Miss it. Wonderful warm weather, on the lawn with friends activity. I think I need basket-weaving friends too. Will have to get on that.

[Erica]

I've always thought that it would be fun to learn basketmaking, if only to handmake my future children's easter baskets. :)

[Molly]

basket-making! oh, that would go a long ways toward sating my endless basket appetite. (or maybe it would simply fill up another cupboard with supplies? oh, but still...)

[art on canvas]

I never knew that weaving your own baskets was so achievable, thanks for the inspiration!